Hef Ex Heads to Vegas Stage

Playmate starts family with Hank Baskett; Hugh Hefner approves

(NEWSER) - Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett became parents early this morning, welcoming Hank Baskett IV in Indianapolis. “We’re happy and healthy and enjoying every second with little Hank,” they tell E! —and they’re not the only ones celebrating. Wilkinson’s famous ex, Hugh Hefner, sends his love—and her co-girlfriends from The Girls Next Door, fellow Playmates Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt, can’t wait to meet the little guy. More»

He was the first person Kendra and Hank told

(NEWSER) - Hugh Hefner cried when he learned about Kendra Wilkinson’s pregnancy, but not out of jealousy. “I'm really happy to learn that Kendra is pregnant because I know that she and Hank wanted to start a family right away," the bathrobe-clad mogul says of his ex and fiancé Hank Baskett. “I think he's a good guy and they'll be good for one another.” Fellow Girls Next Door Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison are equally thrilled, they tell E! More»

And, not surprisingly, inspired by Marilyn

(NEWSER) - When you hear the word “classy,” surely you think of Lindsay Lohan, in her birthday suit, in Playboy—right? Well, Hugh Hefner apparently assumes you do, because he assures The Insider that Lohan’s spread is “classy. Very classy.” (And is she, as rumored , completely naked? “Oh yes.”) Her rep also said yesterday—with no apparent trace of irony—that the pictorial in the January/February issue is “very tasteful,” and that the accompanying interview “will let readers see another side of Lindsay,” People reports. Hef, who Page Six notes extended the shoot when the initial photos failed to impress him, also added that the photos were inspired by Marilyn Monroe— is anyone surprised ? More»

Holly Madison is the latest to insure her breasts

(NEWSER) - Holly Madison, perhaps most famous for once dating Hugh Hefner, recently insured her breasts for $1 million because they’re her “primary money makers.” Celebuzz and the Frisky were both inspired to round up more celebs who’ve insured their body parts:

• Rihanna: Legs, $1 million.
• Mariah Carey: Legs, $1 billion. Yes, billion, according to Celebuzz; The Frisky claims the amount is actually $1 million.

It goes on the auction block next month

(NEWSER) - Apparently Crystal Harris didn’t return her engagement ring to Hugh Hefner when she called off their engagement . But that’s good news for you, if you have between $20,000 and $30,000, because now it’s for sale at Christie’s auction house. Sources tell TMZ Harris simply “couldn't bear to look at the ring anymore because it brought back bad memories.” It will go up for auction next month. More»